In “Man of Steel,” the Daily Planet reporter, played by Amy Adams, is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist - what she won for we don’t know - who stumbles onto the story of a lifetime when she discovers a man who can fly.| June 17, 2013»Read Full Blog Post(6)

Now into its fifth decade, the brass group brought its signature virtuosic playing, tailor-made arrangements, playful showmanship and personable good humor to a program of holiday classics. | Dec. 5, 2013»Read Full Article

A movie producer's job is never done. Just don't ask what that job actually is.

Since "Out of the Furnace" required a whopping 21 producers, executive producers and co-producers, it's possible that their responsibilities sometimes include forming a flag football team. | Dec. 5, 2013»Read Full Article(1)

A little music history lesson for you: The banjo wasn't created by white men in Appalachia. It was a slave instrument, and consequently, African slaves are at the foundation of Americana music, from Woody Guthrie to the Lumineers.

We have Milwaukee native Dena Epstein to thank for this knowledge. | Dec. 5, 2013»Read Full Article

FALLS PATIO PLAYERS. Five women ages 35 to 70 are needed for "The Dixie Swim Club." Auditions will be held at 7 p.m. Dec. 9 and 10 at North Middle School Auditorium, N88-W16750 Garfield Drive, Menomonee Falls. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. Be prepared to read from the script. Information: www.fallspatioplayers.com.

FIRESIDE DINNER THEATRE. Boys ages 7 to 10, preferably under 54 inches tall, who can sing, move and act are needed to share the role of Michael Banks in "Mary Poppins." Auditions will be held at 5 p.m. Dec. 18 at The Fireside, 1131 Janesville Ave., Fort Atkinson. Two boys will alternate the performances, and they must be able to do a British accent. Rehearsals begin Feb. 10, and the production runs from Feb. 27-April 20. For complete audition requirements and information visit: www.firesidetheatre.com/Childrens_Auditions.aspx. | Dec. 5, 2013»Read Full Article

Long before practicing medicine was a twinkle in his eye, Medical College of Wisconsinprofessor and neurology department chairman Thomas Chelimsky was a child actor.

At the age of 6, he was living in Paris, when he and his parents responded to an ad looking for a child who spoke English with a French accent. The audition led to his role in Stanley Donen's "Charade," with Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn, released Dec. 5, 1963. | Dec. 5, 2013»Read Full Blog Post

Eighty years ago today, Prohibition was officially repealed. That being said - let's talk booze.

Tonight, an Esquire Network special "Best Bars in America" will highlight four Milwaukee drinkeries that the channel deems "the best." TV and film critic Duane Dudek, critiqued the list and implores you to give feedback. The show airs at 8 p.m. | Dec. 5, 2013»Read Full Blog Post